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Floor Stripping Calculator

Calculate chemical stripper, pad, and finish requirements for stripping and recoating commercial floors.

Inputs

sq ft

Results

Stripper Needed

3.46 gal

≈ 3 milk jugs

Labor Hours

5.6 hrs

Stripping Pads7
Drying Time1 hrs
Floor Finish Needed4 gal
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter floor area in sq ft, number of existing wax coat layers, and floor type.
  2. Review Stripper Needed (gallons) and Stripping Pads required.
  3. Plan for 2–3 passes with heavy buildup — test a small area first to gauge dwell time needed.

How the result changes with Floor Area

Floor AreaStripper NeededLabor Hours
10,04517.38 gal28.13 hrs
35,03360.61 gal98.09 hrs
65,018112.49 gal182.05 hrs
90,005155.72 gal252.01 hrs

What each input means

Floor Area
Total floor area to strip in square feet.
Existing Coat Layers
Number of existing finish coat layers to remove. More layers require more stripper.
Floor Type
0 = VCT (vinyl), 1 = Linoleum, 2 = Concrete.

What each result means

Stripper Needed
Gallons of floor stripper chemical required.
Stripping Pads
Number of stripping pads needed (~300 sqft each).
Labor Hours
Estimated stripping time excluding drying.
Drying Time
Time for stripped floor to dry before recoating.
Floor Finish Needed
Gallons of floor finish for 4 recoat layers.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Floor Area = 2000, Existing Coat Layers = 3, Floor Type = 0 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Stripper Needed
    Stripper Needed
    3.46 = 3.46
  3. Calculate Labor Hours
    Labor Hours
    5.6 = 5.6
  4. Calculate Stripping Pads
    Stripping Pads
    7 = 7
  5. Calculate Drying Time
    Drying Time
    1 = 1

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